Thailand's Saksan Pituratana kicks the ball away from North Korea Ri Man Chol during the Asian Cup qualifying match in Kuala Lumpur March 25. They played to a scoreless draw at half-time. zh/Photo by Zainal Abd Halim REUTERS

Kowit Foythong tries to beat Taiwan's Hsu Jui Chen during Asian Cup football qualifying round in Kuala Lumpur March 27. They played to a scoreless draw at half time. zh/Photo by Zainal Abd Halim REUTERS

Pipat Thonkanya (R) clashes with Taiwan's Wu Ching Wen during the Asia Cup soccer qualifying round in Kuala Lumpur March 27. They played to a scoreless draw at half time. zh/Photo by Zainal Abd Halim REUTERS

Thailand players celebrate after Saksan Pituratana (L) scored Thailand's first goal against Taiwan in the Asia Cup soccer qualifying round in Kuala Lumpur March 27. The Thais went on to beat Taiwan 2-0. zh/Photo by Zainal Abd Halim REUTERS

Malaysia's Rusdi Suparman shields the ball away from Thailand's Panupong Chimpook during the Asian Cup qualifying match in Kuala Lumpur March 29. zh/Photo by Zainal Abd Halim REUTERS

Malaysia's Rusdi Suparman (C) tries to block a kick from Thailand's Panupong Chimpook during Asian Cup qualifying match in Kuala Lumpur March 29. zh/Photo by Zainal Abd Halim REUTERS

Malaysia's Mohd Nizaruddin is tackled by Thailand's Chukiat Noosalung (L) during the Asian Cup qualifying match in Kuala Lumpur March 29. zh/Photo by Zainal Abd Halim REUTERS